Andover Soccer Association has opened registration for the new season as the town's Recreation Department circulates its 2026 summer program guide.

TOWN -- The Andover Recreation Department, led by Director of Recreation Joseph Connelly, has released its 2026 Summer Program Guide, which covers the town's Afterschool Program, Preschool Program and Andover Youth Sports offerings, according to the department's website.

YOUTH LEAGUES -- Andover Soccer Association (ASA), which describes itself as the second-largest youth soccer association in Massachusetts with about 1,500 players, 200-plus volunteer coaches and 70 youth referees representing 1,200 families, says 2026 registration is now open. The organization's "calendar at a glance" notes that the new soccer year began July 1, that intown Grades K-3 fees increase Aug. 1, and that it will hold a Seacoast United summer soccer camp for grades K-8 Aug. 17-21 and a travel soccer pre-season camp Aug. 25-27, with registration for that camp "coming soon." ASA also says its online merchandise store is open, offering hoodies, water bottles, backpacks and jackets, with the code ASAREWARD good for 10% off uniforms.

COMMUNITY -- Andover Patch reports that new semi-private power skating and stick handling lessons are set to begin next week in Andover.

Compiled from team and league reports, reader submissions, and local coverage.